Topsail tour: Hike the tram road to the shore of Campbell Lake, one of the rarest types of habitat in the world, at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Program required a $6entry admission into the park. Call 267-8330.

All area codes are 850 unless noted.

SERRV Market

The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Walton Beach, 134 Beal Avenue, SW, will be the site of a SERRV Craft Market, an international craft market of fairly traded handmade items from around the world, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24. Call 243-3732 or 243-4777.

Metaphysical Festival

The 11th annual Emerald Coast Metaphysical Festival, hosted by Unlimited Horizons, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Crowne Plaza Grand Hotel in Pensacola. Guest speakers and more than 75 vendors, psychics, readers, healers will attend. Admittance is $10 per day, $5 children 11 and under. Visit www.UnlimitedHorizons.org, Facebook.com/UnlimitedHorizons or call 610-0919.

Spring Craft Show

The City of Destinís Sixth Annual Spring Craft Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24 the Destin Community Center. There will be handcrafted jewelry, woodcarvings, watercolor paintings and more from more than 70 vendors. Call 654-5184.

Public hearing

Members of the Okaloosa County state legislative delegation will hold a public hearing from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Northwest Florida State College, room SSC 302, 100 College Blvd. in Niceville. Public comments will be heard on proposals for the 2013 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. Call 833-9328 or email lauren.williams@myfloridahouse.gov to be placed on agenda.

Snowbird Movie Matinees

The Destin Library will continue the free movie matinees for snowbirds with ¬ďArgo¬Ē at 2 p.m. Feb. 27. Seating limited to 30 on a first‚Äźcome, first‚Äźserve basis. Call 837-8572.

Computer workshops

The Destin Library will offer computer workshops from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the following dates. Workshops are open to individuals with a valid library card and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration required at the library or by fax. The last day for pre-registration will be two days prior to the scheduled workshop date. Call 837-8572.

ē Email 1: Feb. 27

ē Pinterest: Feb. 27

ē Email 2: March 13

ē Photo Sharing: March 13

AARP Income Tax help

Volunteers from AARP will provide free individual federal tax assistance on an appointment only basis at the Destin Library from 9 am. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through April 11. Call 837‚Äź8572 and make an appointment.

Listen & Learn

A guest scholar presentation on ďThe African Presence in Spanish Florida: Black SeminolesĒ will be held at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Northwest Florida State College Niceville campus in the Student Services Center, room 132. The Listen & Learn lecture is free of charge and open to the public and features Dr. Rosalyn Howard, an Anthropology professor from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.

Team parties

Team parties for the 2013 Destin Relay for Life will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 20 at the Elks Lodge on Okaloosa Island. Call 318-455-9400 or email emccor-mick002@yahoo.com.

Mayor Sam Seevers invites the public to the City of Destinís Annual State of the City Address at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Council Chambers at the Destin City Hall Annex.

Lenten Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus, Emerald Coast Council #11893, will hold a fish fry from 3-7 p.m. March 1 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 259 Miramar Beach Drive in Miramar Beach. Cost is $9/adults and $4/children. All money goes to charity. Call 837-9344 for advance tickets.

ē March 8: Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 307 Beach Drive in Destin

Month of Giving

Destin Harvest will join forces with Jersey Mikeís Subs in Destin for the Third Annual March ďMonth of GivingĒ fundraising campaign. Customers can make donations to Destin Harvest at Jersey Mikeís, 817 Harbor Blvd. The campaign will culminate in the nationwide event, Jersey Mikeís ďDay of Giving,Ē March 27. On that day, 100 percent of the dayís sales will be donated.

Topsail tours

ē Learn about and view the Sun with Bill Nigg from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day in March in the amphitheater at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Program requires a $6 entry admission. Call 267-8330.

ē View the stars with Bill Nigg from 7:30-9 p.m. every Friday in March in the amphitheater at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. At 8:30 p.m., Nigg also presents a slide show. Program requires a $6 entry admission. Call 267-8330.

ē Learn what makes the Choctawhatchee Beach Mouse so special at 2 p.m. March 2 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Program requires a $6 entry admission. Call 267-8330.

ē Learn the full history of Florida's most famous reptile, the alligator, at an informative slideshow presentation a 3 p.m. March 8 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Program requires a $6 entry admission. Call 267-8330.

ē Breakfast with a Ranger at 9 a.m. March 9. To cover the cost of the food please bring $5, which also goes to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to enhance the park or bring your own breakfast.

ē Learn what makes the coastal dune lakes so special at 2 p.m. March 16 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Program requires a $6 entry admission. Call 267-8330.

ē Join Ranger Tammy and scan the forest for shining eyes at 6 p.m. March 24 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Program requires a $6 entry admission. Call 267-8330. Bring a flashlight or headlamp.

ē A hike will focus on the effects of fire in our ecosystem at 1:45 p.m. March 30 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Program requires a $6 entry admission. Call 267-8330.

Florida Trail Association

The Florida Trail Association will hold the following events. Visit www.choctaw.floridatrail.org or call the listed number.

ē March 29-April 6: Panhandle Trace nine days of hiking for a total of 100 miles. Do all nine days or part. Call 982-9490.

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society

ē March 2: Bird Walk at Point Washington will be led by Tom Greene. Wear old shoes or waterproof boots, and also insect repellant. Meet at the Bluewater Winn Dixie at 7:40 a.m. or at the Tom Thumb store at the intersection of U.S. 98 and SR 331 in South Walton County at 8:30 a.m. Call 582-7064.

ē March 7: Monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Room 132 of the new Student Services Center at Northwest Florida State Collegeís main campus in Niceville. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 582-7064.

ē March 16: Bird and Nature Walk at Topsail Hill with Ross Hamilton. Meet at the Winn Dixie at Bluewater Bay at 7:30 a.m. or at Topsail Hill at 7:55 a.m. Call 582-7064.

ē March 23: Bird and Nature Walk in the Upland Hardwoods of Walton County with master gardener Dave Gordon. See hawks, bluebirds, blooming mountain laurel, native azaleas, and other flora and topography more often associated with piedmont areas. Meet at Food World in Niceville at 7:30 a.m. and the Walton County Extension Office on Hwy 83N at 8 a.m. Be ready for a walk on a forest path. Call 401-1578.

ĎCash 4 Collegeí workshop

Northwest Florida State College will hold its fourth annual ďCash 4 CollegeĒ financial aid workshop from 1-4 p.m. March 3 in the Student Services Center on the NWFSC Niceville Campus to help students and parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The free event is open to the public regardless of which college an individual attends or plans to attend. Bring Driverís License, social security numbers, 2012 tax return and W-2 and any untaxed income information (such as child support or social security). All information items are needed for both the student and parent for students under age 24. Call 729-5370 or email bennettp@nwfsc.edu.

Tim Dorsey

Best selling author and Florida resident, Tim Dorsey, will speak and sign copies of his books at 5 p.m. March 4 at the Destin Library. This program is free to the public. Seating will be limited. A pre event ticket will be required to attend and is available at the Library at 837‚Äź8572 until Feb. 28.

Hats for Hope

The Destin Womanís Club will host Hats for Hope, a fashion show and luncheon, at 11 a.m. March 16 at the Linkside Conference Center at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Features include a raffle row, designer table and silent auction delights. Proceeds will benefit Shelter House, the domestic violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties. Tickets are available at Todayís Boutique in Destin, P.S. Gifts in Fort Walton Beach and Bayou Books in Niceville as well as online. Tickets are $45.

Purses with a Purpose

Purses with a Purpose returns to Silver Sands Premium Outlets from 6-8 p.m. March 22 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 23 in the storefront between Carterís and Bose, with proceeds to benefit Shelter House. VIP Party is March 22 with a $5 donation and includes first pick, food from Carrabbaís, beverages and door prizes. Admission is free March 23.

ACT/SAT workshop

A workshop to assist students in Okaloosa County High Schools who will take the April 13 ACT and the May 4 SAT will be held from 2-5 p.m. April 11, 12, 17 and 18 at Niceville High School and from 2-5 p.m. April 9,10, 15 and 16 at Fort Walton Beach High School. All materials, snacks and drinks are furnished. Students need to bring calculators. Registration deadline is March 25. For information, contact Alice Hart at 615-585-2401, email Amhart1966@aol.com or contact your high school Guidance Department.

Spring Wild Childrenís Camp

Spring Break Camp for grades 1-6 will be held March 18-22, March 25-29 and April 1-5 at HarborWalk Village. Camp includes wildlife encounters, marine education and wildlife fun, and beach activities. Cst is $150/week with family discounts available. To register, call 650-1880 or email sleveille@eccwildliferefuge.com.

Holy Kidz Camp

Holy Kidz Camp will host its Spring Break Camp for all children in grades K-5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, March 25-29, at the Destin Life Center at Destin United Methodist Church. This year's theme is "Why We Celebrate Easter and What It Has to Do with Jesus." Children will learn the story of Jesus' participation in Easter through crafts, games, cooking, stories, songs, and other surprises. Cost is $100/student per week, $80/siblings. Applications are now being accepted for student volunteers ages 13 and up. Call 586-8264 or register at www.holykidzcamps.com.

ADSO Luncheon

Brenda Stokes, potter and owner, with husband Marty and son, Jason, of Holley Hill Pottery & Art Studio, will be the featured speaker at the Arts & Design Society's March Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. March 28 at the Arts Center Gallery, 17 First St. in Fort Walton Beach. Cost is $12. Make reservations by March 25 at adsoluncheon@yahoo.com or call 585-4967.

Panhandle Job Fair

The Spring 2013 Panhandle Job Fair will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18 at St. Maryís Parish Life Center, 165 Coral Drive in Fort Walton Beach.

ē Independent Film Series: Independent and foreign films shown at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.

ē Friends of the Destin Library: Monthly meeting held at 10 a.m. the second Friday of each month.

Destin Community Center

All activities are at the Destin Community Center, unless noted. Call 654-5184 for information and to register. Persons with disabilities who require assistance are asked to notify the center 48 hours in advance.

ē Pickle ball: Pickle Ball courts will be set up at noon Mondays and Thursdays for beginning players and 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays for advanced players. Fee is $2.

ē Table tennis: 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays and 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays.

ē Tennis Academy: A tennis program with USPTA Professional Brian Wilson at Buck Destin Park on Legion Drive. This program will be open to all ages and abilities with days and times to be determined. Group classes will be one hour long and cost $15 a session. Private lessons will be $50 an hour. To sign up or for more information, email srbtennispro@yahoo.com.